KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter

Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan is a traffic reporter for KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. He cares deeply about the amount of time you spend sitting in Seattle traffic. Email Chris at csullivan@kiroradio.com

Congested Bothell intersection slated for major improvement

Drivers in Bothell know the intersection at Highway 527 and 228th Street well. It's one of the most congested spots in the region.
11 years ago

Boeing chairman: We’re considering moving parts of company to other countries

Outgoing Boeing CEO Jim McNerney delivered a bombshell, adding to the controversy over the Export-Import Bank.
11 years ago

SPU: Crews to tear up Seattle street before Bertha causes water-main break

Crews are about to rip up a downtown Seattle street where ground settling is putting too much pressure on an old water main.
11 years ago

Closure of at-risk roadway will cause miles of detour

Highway 203 is at risk of collapse the next time the area gets a big rain storm and the culvert under the highway can't handle the load.
11 years ago

Sound Transit going to voters for Federal Way light rail extension

Sound Transit has taken another step in extending light rail to Federal Way, but it only has enough money to get it to Des Moines.
11 years ago

‘Frustrating’ section of roadway won’t be fixed for years

Even with a new transportation budget, many projects like this won't be seeing any changes for some time.
11 years ago

Highway 522 closure will pay off for drivers and fish

A major closure on Highway 522 through Lake Forest Park is expected to cause headaches this weekend, but it'll pay off in the long run.
11 years ago

Worn stretch of I-5 is finally getting some rehab

This is one of eight major pavement preservation projects underway around Puget Sound this year.
11 years ago

To honk or not to honk? That is the Seattle question

We've all be stuck behind this driver at a stop light. The light turns green. The head is down. The person is on a cell phone, and we're stuck waiting and waiting.
11 years ago

Deteriorating bridges could cause some travel plans to crumble

There are some impending bridge closures that could impact your weekend getaway travel times.
12 years ago

Fewer crashes, more complaints over roundabout on ‘Blood Alley’

Many people blame a roundabout for the miles of traffic backups we get on westbound Highway 2.
12 years ago

When to be on the road for Fourth of July weekend

A little planning will go a long ways if you expect to be behind the wheel this holiday weekend.
12 years ago

Why you might be stuck in your hot car even longer this weekend

You are likely going to be stuck in your car a lot longer than you expect because of a major construction closure.
12 years ago

Seemingly odd detour could save Tacoma drivers a lot of time

The I-5/Highway 16 interchange in Tacoma is one of the worst chokepoints in the region. The WSDOT has an interesting solution.
12 years ago

Crews in final stretch of construction on new Puyallup River bridge over SR 167

The end is in sight for a major construction project on SR 167 over the Puyallup River. By this time next week, drivers will cross the river on a new bridge.
12 years ago

Cheat sheet for spectators headed to U.S. Open at Chambers Bay

The championship rounds of the U.S. Open get underway Thursday at Chambers Bay. Here are a few, quick reminders before heading to the course.
12 years ago

Minor fix expected for major Lakewood chokepoint

Westbound Highway 512 — where it meets with I-5 — backs up every day and at all times of the day.
12 years ago

Confirmed: It’s not hard to spend $300 on U.S. Open hats, shirts

Golf fans had better be prepared for a little sticker shock at the U.S. Open merchandise tent at Chambers Bay Golf Course.
12 years ago

Lynnwood preparing for new Costco traffic at Alderwood Mall

One of the busiest areas in Snohomish County is about to get a lot a busier. A Costco is going in right across the street from the Alderwood Mall.
12 years ago

Rough stretch of Highway 167 finally getting fresh asphalt

You can say goodbye to the ruts and potholes on a mile stretch of Highway 167 in Kent. A major paving project got underway Monday night that should smooth your ride.
12 years ago

520 closures expected to snarl weekend traffic

June is not going to be an easy month to get across Lake Washington on the 520 bridge. Major construction closures are planned for three of the four weekends.
12 years ago

Don’t even think about parking in University Place during the U.S. Open

Tow trucks and police will be on standby during the U.S. Open, ready for parking poachers and more.
12 years ago

Hundreds still vying for their U.S. Open dreams

The U.S. Open at Chambers Bay is two weeks away, but hundreds of golfers around the country are still trying to play their way into the championship.
12 years ago

How WSDOT wants to fix I-5 congestion through Marysville

If you've driven I-5 lately between Marysville and Everett, you know the infrastructure has not kept pace with the growth.
12 years ago